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Small Wonders: Reflective Poems, by Kaye Lynne Booth
Whether chasing moles in the garden or fantasizing about the life of a cat, Kaye Booth’s poems find playfulness, humor, levity, and often beauty. Small Wonders is a delightful compendium of poetic forms—from pantoums to Shadormas. Each poem is an invitation to see the world with new eyes.
—Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, author of All the Honey and Hush
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About Kaye Lynne Booth: https://writingtoberead.com/about-me/
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What Readers are Saying About Small Wonders
Small Wonders lets you creep into Kaye Lynn’s heart and soul to stay there for a while. It’s a comprehensive, personal and eclectic mix of poetry which I really enjoyed.
Kaye Lynne Booth’s poetry collection begins with a lovely forward from fellow author and poet Robbie Cheadle. So many darn good poems, these are just some of the highlights for me…
Poems to make you smile such as: Angels Among Us, and Two Little Fairie Princesses inspired by the author’s grandaughters.
As well, expect thoughtful reflective poems like Intimacy and the Harlequin Dance.
Nature is a theme too, which I love – The Cherry Tree – about nature’s bounty and study some birds in – Birdwatching.
Another topic handled with great understanding is aging given the author’s role as an experienced carer for many years – There Was A Time (reflections on aging.) Welcome To Memory Lane (caring for the elderly.)
Humour is never far away : A Mole In The Garden (the annoyance of which I have experienced! Written with relatable humour.) Up There On The Mountain, Alone (this made me laugh too!)
My ‘Vette (how we get attached to our cars, so relatable!)
Emotional/love/loss themed pieces such as: A Single Heartbeat, Love Lies Bleeding, After Twenty-six Years.
And poems about writing! What’s not to like? Poems such as: My muse, The Library, What Is Sleep?
Other favourite poems include – Early morning, Close Your Eyes And Dream, Sun and Shade and Voices.
A highly recommended poetry collection, aptly named.
– MJ Mallon
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Small Wonders is a collection of poems from nature, to life, love, aging, religious beliefs, relationships, and mental health. There is a poem in here that every person will be able to relate to. I like the easy, honest, straight forward style, that each piece is written in. I have come to once again enjoy poetry after reading several recent collections and this is one that has several poems that I can identify with and that touch my heart. I laughed, I cried, and I had many thoughtful moments.
One that really had me laughing was A Mole in the Garden with it’s unexpected stanzas about the various attempts to get rid of that mole. I loved the last line: “I’d better plant enough for me AND the mole next year.” Of course getting older I really identified with “There Was a Time…” as well as laughing at the various descriptions of aging. One that touched my heart and had me tearing up was “No Place to Go But Home” which I related to as losing a spouse, but could be a divorce, empty nesting etc.
I could go on and on, but I recommend you pick this book up. It is one that I know I will pick up and read a selection here and there depending on my mood. I also liked that there are a few descriptions of poetry styles that gave me a bit of insight into the poems structure, that are scattered within this volume. If you enjoy poetry or are just giving it a try to see if it is something you would enjoy, I recommend Small Wonders, I am sure you will enjoy it.
– Carla Johnson-Hicks – Small Wonders by Kaye Lynne Booth #Poetry #BookReview #Blog Tour – Carla Loves To Read
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Small Wonders by Kaye Lynne Booth is a collection of engaging poetry that highlights various phases of her life. Even though the poems are individual to her experiences, I felt a connection with many. The book begins with “Two Little Faerie Princesses” inspired by Booth’s two granddaughters. What a lovely start to this collection.
Her nature poems resonate because I enjoy spending time in the wilderness. “The Mighty River” is stunning, and I could almost hear the water rushing and roaring.“Early Morning” transports me with my husband to the Sierra Nevada Mountains on one of our backpacking trips:
Early Morning
Birds chitter in the trees, interrupting the quiet solitude.
The sun edges its way over the horizon in pastel hues,
Replacing the early morning chill with the warmth of its soft rays.
The wind whispers an early morning greeting through the pines.
Golden blades of grass shush in the breeze, bending low to the ground,
Then rising and stretching to greet the sun once again.
Dewy moisture slowly dissipates as I breathe in the scent of fresh pine.
Eyes, barely open, witness the birth of yet another day.
A few more favorites are “There was a Time” that touches on the reality of aging but mixed with a little humor. “To the Slow Motorist” reminds me of how often I get stuck behind a driver who isn’t even going the speed limit. Another delightful poem is “My Muse,” where all writers will nod in understanding. I have stood on the same perplexing corner Booth writes about in “At the Crossroads” and “False Smile” reiterates that everyone has a story.
This charming and touching collection is beautiful and appeals to all senses and emotions. There is poetry in this book for everyone. Highly recommended with 5 glowing stars!
-Lauren Scott – Book Reviews: Poetry, Fiction, and Memoir… – Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author & Poet
